We asked some of our furry friends how their vet visit went!
#vetvisit #southviewanimalhospital #petinterviews #vethumor
Hairball Prevention 101:
For all our puurfect feline friends, we wanted to remind our cat parents about the importance of preventing hairballs.
Accumulated from excessive grooming, hairballs can build in your cat’s digestive system and either get coughed up or in some cases, need surgical removal.
If your cat is excessively vomiting, lethargic, loses their appetite, or has diarrhea or constipation, these may be signs of a blockage and you should contact your veterinarian right away.
Share this post to help spread awareness!
#HairballAwarenessDay #HairballPrevention #southviewanimalhospital
We work in vet med 🐾🩺
#southviewanimalhospital #weworkinvetmed #vettech #veterinarian
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the parade! It was great to see you and your pets outside of the clinic. We had a blast and can not wait for next year!
#kaposiadays #southviewanimalhospital
We had our drawing for the Dyson Vacuum.
The lucky winner was Nancy Erdmann! Congratulations!!
Ear Cleaning
Paws on the Ground: at-home healthcare for your pets
Episode 1: Ear Cleaning
Stay tuned for more home care videos!
#southviewanimalhospital #petcaretips #vetmed #dogearcare
It's Earth Day!
It is Earth Day!
We would love for you to share outdoor pictures of your pets in the comments!
Earth day is an opportunity to evaluate our impact on the environment. The following are some ways you can have a positive impact as a pet owner:
1. Recycle pet product packaging and food cans.
2. Donate old blankets, towels or pet items to a local animal rescue.
3. Use biodegradable poop bags.
#southviewanimalhospital #earthday #nature #germanshepard
It is that time of year. Allergy season is upon us!
We have many methods to treat your pet’s allergies. Call now or request an appointment via our mobile app to discuss your concerns with our knowledgeable team.
* We also want to remind everyone the Minnesota Veterinary Board of Medicine requires your pet to be current on an examination with your prescribing hospital. Don’t wait, schedule now!
#southviewanimalhospital #PetAllergies #itchydog
Southview Urgent Care Tail and Exit Party Video!
Debo is a 7.5-year-old German Shepard mix. He was rescued from a reservation in Pine Ridge, SD. In August 2023 Debo was diagnosed with Spindle Cell Sarcoma on his hind hip. He had surgery on Sept 12th 2023 at another clinic. Luckily the surgery was a success and the cancer had not spread.
Southview was lucky enough to meet Debo on Sept 28th 2023. Debo came to Southview to continue care after the surgery he had earlier in the month. Unfortunately, his incision was infected and he needed daily wound cleanings and bandage changes. This infection caused the incision to open up creating the need for an additional closing surgery with the board-certified surgeon on October 12th.
Debo stayed at Southview for 21 days. He became well known and loved by his care team at Southview. We are happy we were able to be here for Debo and his owners during this time.
Like to bake? Want to make your dog some homemade treats?
If yes, always double check your ingredients! Follow the recipe below and share a picture/video of your pets trying your treats!
The following are some ingredients are not pet friendly:
*Artificial sweeteners that contain xylitol
*Yeast dough
*Raisins
*Chocolate
*Onions, garlic, leeks, and chives
*Spices
Pumpkin Bite Dog Treats
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix 1 beaten egg, 1 banana, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, and 2 cups flour together in a large bowl, kneading until a dough is formed.
3. Use a small cookie scoop to place balls of dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
Thank you to everyone who shared videos of their pets with us via email! We enjoyed having an office watch party and voting. See the comments below for the top 3 videos.
Let’s end February with a funny video contest!
Send your videos of your pets to us at [email protected]. The social media team at Southview will choose their favorite 3 videos to share on our Facebook.
What Southview team feeds their pet.
Looking for a new food for your pets? Watch the video to see what the staff at Southview is feeding their pets.
When choosing a pet food look for the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) label. We recommend a diet from Purina, Royal Canin, and Hill’s.
Fun Fact Friday!
Meet Herbie! He is a Red Footed Tortoise that loves to have his shell scratched! Did you know that the shells have nerve endings and are also covered in a layer of keratin. They can feel it very slightly when you scratch them . Some tortoises like the feeling of being sctatched or patted and some do shy away from it.
February is Heart Month! ❤️
Did you know that you can monitor your pet for heart and respiratory illness at home? Respiratory rate is a way you can evaluate for heart issues at home. When a dog is sitting calmly or resting they should take 12-40 breaths per minute. When a cat is resting their respiratory rate should be less than 40.
Watch the video of Heidi taking Bindys respiratory rate to learn how to take your pets at home.
The Cardalis app can be a way to monitor your pets respiratory rate at home.
Southview Animal Hospital has a board certified Cardiologist that comes once a month to see some of our patients.
#HeartMonth #southviewanimalhospital
Herbie is happy because it is National Peanut Butter Day!
Peanut butter is a favorite treat among many dogs. When giving your furry friend peanut butter make sure that is does not contain xylitol as that is toxic to our furry friends.
How Cold is too Cold?
Each pet reacts differently to the cold weather and some even need those winter accessories. If you are not sure when it is too cold for your pet to be outside, please refer to the flow chart.
#southviewanimalhospital
We had a fluffy little visitor in our admin office 🐾
